USFK commander stresses conditions over time period in wartime control transition

The commander of the U.S. Forces Korea said Friday that adhering to conditions is more important than a certain time period for the transition of wartime operational control to Seoul from Washington.

2025-12-12

U.S. military to retake control of all Osan Air Base gate access from Korea

The U.S. Air Force in Korea is set to tighten security by retaking control of access to a gate at Osan Air Base, currently shared with the Korean military, officials said Thursday.

2025-12-11

U.S. House passes defense bill to maintain USFK numbers above 28,500 troops

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the final version of next year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will maintain the size of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) above the current minimum of 28,500 troops.

2025-12-11

Korea not mulling joint drills as leverage for inter-Korean talks

South Korea is not considering adjusting its joint military drills with the United States as part of efforts to resume stalled talks with North Korea, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Sunday.

2025-12-07

U.S. Reaper drone based in Korea crashes into Yellow Sea, cause yet unknown

A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone stationed in Korea crashed into the Yellow Sea early Monday morning for reasons yet unknown, according to the U.S. military.

2025-11-24

U.S. expert not ruling out possible change in USFK force posture in next 3 years

A U.S. expert said Thursday that he is not ruling out the possibility of a change in the U.S. force posture in South Korea in the next three years, amid speculation that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration could seek a troop reduction.

2025-11-21

Korea faces narrowing space to maneuver, hard questions amid closer alignment with U.S.

As strategic blocs in East Asia solidify into a U.S.-Japan-South Korea alignment on one side and a North Korea-China-Russia axis on the other, Seoul faces mounting pressure to clarify its position.

2025-10-20

Defense chief says Osan Air Base raid did not require U.S. consultations

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Friday that a raid at Osan Air Base by a special counsel team was not an issue requiring consultations with the United States, following reports that USFK had lodged a formal complaint over the action.

2025-10-17

USFK protests special counsel investigation team raid, gov't denies wrongdoing

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) sent a letter of protest to the Korean government over a raid conducted by the special counsel investigation team led by Cho Eun-seok at Osan Air Base, according to diplomatic sources on Thursday.

2025-10-16

Defense chief says USFK's military buildup aimed at deterring North Korea

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Monday a buildup of military strength by the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) needs to be aimed at deterring North Korea.

2025-10-14

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